In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct meaning of the given word and fill the appropriate circle on the mcq Response Form.Perish
Correct answer: B. Come to death
- A. Furious
- B. Come to death
- C. Secret
- D. Frustrated
Explanation
"Come to death" is the correct meaning for perish, as it accurately conveys the idea of dying or ceasing to exist, often due to natural causes or other circumstances.Furious refers to being extremely angry, enraged, or incensed, and is not synonymous with perish.This is also not an accurate meaning for perish. Secret refers to something being concealed, hidden, or not revealed, and is not synonymous with perish.Frustrated refers to being dissatisfied, disappointed, or thwarted in achieving a desired outcome, and is not synonymous with perish.
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